'Bidder Cannot Be Disqualified Based on a Condition Not Included in the Tender': Patna High Court

The Patna High Court has ruled that a bidder cannot be disqualified, blacklisted or penalized on the basis of a condition that was not part of the original Notice Inviting Tender (NIT). The Court emphasized that government authorities and public corporations are bound to act strictly in accordance with the tender conditions and cannot introduce or rely upon new conditions after the tender process has been completed. Division Bench Decision…